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During a visit to a mobile testing site at Coles Elementary School, Governor JB Pritzker announced the expansion of the state’s mobile testing operation with twelve COVID-19 mobile testing teams operating throughout Illinois. These twelve teams will offer mobile testing to residents in hard-hit communities and visit facilities like homeless services centers and nursing homes.…

Clint Jones of Maryville died Friday morning at his home.  The republican started his first term as a board member in December 2016. He served on various committees and currently served as chair of both the Facilities and Sewer committees. “It is with great sadness we learned of Clint’s passing,” Chairman Kurt Prenzler said.   Prenzler said…

The Maryville Community Library will reopen on July 6, 2020 with some modifications to the services we offer. Hours will be Monday – Thursday 10a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Masks are required for all staff and patrons. Occupancy will be limited to promote social distancing. All in-person programs and events…

The City of Edwardsville Parks and Recreation District is opening the Leon Corlew Splash Pad at 337 S. Main St. starting tomorrow, July 2nd by online reservations. Registration is online only for 40 people at a time (including babies) for 80 minute time slots. Staff will have time between to sanitize the grounds. The splash…

Mobile community-based COVID-19 testing will be available on Tuesday, July 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lower-level parking lot at Glen Carbon Village Hall, 151 North Main Street. This is a walk-up, not drive-through testing site. This is free and open to the public – adults and children over 6 months old.…

Fairview Heights – U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft and FBI Special Agent in Charge Sean M. Cox announced today that 14 people have been federally charged for attempting to engage in sexual activity with minors. The cases are the result of an FBI led operation involving multiple federal and state law enforcement agencies that targeted…

Collinsville’s Parks and Recreation Department announces the official opening at half capacity of their renovated Aqua Park on Saturday, June 27, at 11 a.m. for season ticket holders and noon for the general public. The park will close each day at 7 p.m. During Phase 3, the park has only been open for private and…

The Village of Glen Carbon has moved into Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan. It has announced that the following village facilities will re-open and that these activities will resume: • Village Hall. Will re-open on Monday, June 29 at 8 a.m.  Social distancing measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of  employees and visitors.…

EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County will hold in-person meetings again starting next month. “Starting in July, our plan is to host our committee and board meetings in person again,” Chairman Kurt Prenzler said. “If we are asking employees to return to work then those elected by the people should also return.” The Judiciary Committee is scheduled to…